We Dreamed America

Director: Alex Walker
Cast: Alabama 3, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Hey Negrita, Matthew Ord, The Barker Band, The Broken Family Band, Bob Harris, Guy Clark, Little Feat, Old Crow Medicine Show
Format: HDCam   Runtime: 47 minutes
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Screening Times

11:00 AM, Wednesday March 12th - Austin Convention Ctr
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11:00 AM, Friday March 14th - Austin Convention Ctr
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Synopsis:
A documentary that delves deep into the dark recesses of the British music scene.We dreamed America offers an enthralling insight into the inspirations behind a new breed of British musicians, fascinated by the most American of genres, whilst examining the relationship and ongoing exchange between British and American roots music.Featuring a huge array of music from all the featured artists, cultural and historical critiques from London's luminaries of musical journalism as well as a heady slice of perspective from some of Country and Americana's leading forefathers, We Dreamed America tells the story of what really happens when Country music comes home.

Director's Bio:
Alex Walker studied filmmaking at Goldsmiths College in London before forming Brickwall Films in 2005.He has directed a number of short films and music videos. In 2006 he had a music documentary aired on Channel 4.We Dreamed America is Alex's feature debut. The film was shot for $400